There's growing evidence that simply spending time outdoors surrounded by nature is linked to improved psychological wellbeing. But we have a theory thatthe benefi cial e
ects of camping go deeper than ifwe just go for a walk, a bike ride or a day trip.In fact, our research suggests that somethingmore transformational happens when we camp.Something that results in the list below.So where does this richness come from? According to Dr Kaye Richards, from Liverpool John Moores University, it is this:Camping allows us to get away from the routines - and relative comforts - of our daily lives. And even though camping and caravanning today is a much more comfortable experience thanks to modern equipment and facilities, the simple fact that we have taken ourselves out of our normal environment and into a di
erent one, surrounded by nature, means we act, think and even communicate di
erently with each other.In our study, 93% of campers said camping can make you happier.Not surprising then that we are seeing more and more campaigns urging us to get oŒ the sofa and get outdoors.Happy CampersThe Top Five statements that campers agree with: . Camping generates happy memories . Camping recharges your batteries. Camping makes you appreciate nature more. Camping expands your horizons. Camping is fun for all the familyCorfe Castle Club Site4Get rich quick at realrichness.co.uk

5Wake up in a tentor caravan with the wrap-around freedomof the great outdoors.Discover what makes the great outdoors tick in harmony with all that you have dreamed of.David Bellamy,Club President andEnvironmental CampaignerWithout our camping trips our life would be without all those wonderful moments; that fi rst brew in the fresh morning air, the wild and windy beach walks and the sunsets shared with fellow campers. sheer bliss.Sally PapworthMember No.245Satisfi edStressedHappyFrustrated1. It promotes family cohesion,satisfaction, togethernessand fulfi lment2. It encourages rest, relaxation and restoration3. It facilitates children's learning and has a positive e ect on behaviourA review of over 60 academic studies looking into the benefi ts of camping, supplemented with our own research, shows that camping has a wealth of riches to o er:4. It improves social interaction5. It makes us feel better - mentally and physically6. It creates memories, traditions and special places that stay with you for life7. It really does make us happier!We asked 1,000 adults who camp regularly and 1,000 peoplewho have never camped how they feel on an average day:OptimisticEnergisedCAMPERS NON-CAMPERS CAMPERS NON-CAMPERS CAMPERS NON-CAMPERS BoredLonelyCAMPERS NON-CAMPERS CAMPERS NON-CAMPERS CAMPERS76%NON-CAMPERS 59%67%58%54%44%35%25%21%33%17%28%10%23%6%20%CAMPERS NON-CAMPERS CAMPERS NON-CAMPERS So are those who camp richer for it?Campers are more:Non-campers are more:Camping's list of proven riches